Trees
Trees are normally a welcome addition to the home landscape, so finding tree growing information is an essential part of their care. Whether you are needing this information for planting trees, the pruning of trees, or getting rid of ornamental trees that have outlasted their welcome, the following pages should help. Keep reading to find the type of tree care information that meets your needs. Our tree growing information continues to grow, so if you don’t find it now, keep checking. New articles are regularly added.
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Trees
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Spruce Pruning Essentials: Best Clipping Care for Healthy Spruce Trees
For the most part, spruce pruning is not necessary, but it’s good to know how and when to remove damaged branches or control their size.
By Teo Spengler
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Magnolia Tree Pruning Guide: What You Need To Know
If you are lucky enough to own one, you may wonder how to trim a magnolia tree to maintain its shape. These graceful beauties are somewhat self-sufficient when it comes to developing a shape, so know what you’re doing before pruning a magnolia tree.
By Susan Patterson
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Lemon Cypress: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
The easy-growing Lemon Cypress tree offers a bright splash of color, a lovely fragrance and an interesting accent in any garden or yard.
By Teo Spengler
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Bigleaf Maple Habitat And Growing Conditions
Do you have lots of space to fill? Try growing this king of the maple trees.
By Teo Spengler
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Trees That Grow In Water – Best Trees For Wet Soil
Certain trees growing in water or wet areas of your yard can help improve drainage, but be sure they’re the right ones.
By Teo Spengler
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Tree Planting Mistakes: Experts Reveal 8 Common Reasons New Trees Fail
Planting a tree is a long-term investment in your property, but getting it wrong can cause a lot of heartache. Avoid these common errors to ensure new trees thrive in your garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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Grow Lagerstroemia Fauriei: Best Care For Japanese Crepe Myrtle
A Japanese crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia fauriei) adds year-round ornamental color. Here's how to bring a multi-seasonal dimension to your plot
By Teo Spengler
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Atlas Cedar Care: How To Grow Cedrus Atlantica
Find out why the atlas cedar tree is such a dynamic evergreen to grow, as we reveal the secrets of this illustrious silver-blue beauty.
By Teo Spengler
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Grow Green Hawthorn: Best Care For Crataegus Viridis
Find out how to grow a beautiful green hawthorn like 'Winter King' for ornamental berries in the fall, plus thorns for hedges and screens.
By Teo Spengler
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The Importance Of Oak Trees And Why You Should Plant One
The importance of oak trees cannot be overstated. They provide food, shelter and a major boost to ecosystems.
By Teo Spengler
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Your Complete Guide To Buying, Planting, Growing & Caring for Trees
Thinking about planting a tree in your California backyard or growing a palm in your New York apartment? Check out complete guide to trees.
By Gardening Know How
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How To Choose A Tree For Your Yard Or Garden
Choosing the right tree for your garden should involve a few important, thoughtful considerations before you decide.
By Teo Spengler
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Propagating Magnolia Seeds: How To Grow A Magnolia Tree From Seed
Magnolia seed pods, which resemble exotic-looking cones, spread open to reveal bright red berries. Inside the berries, you'll find the magnolia seeds. Get tips for growing magnolia seeds in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Weeping Willow Pruning: Should I Cut Back A Weeping Willow Tree
No tree is more graceful than the beautiful weeping willow with its long tresses swaying gracefully in a breeze. But that cascading foliage and the branches that support it need to be cut back from time to time. Learn about pruning the tree in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Harvest And Use Staghorn Sumac
Staghorn sumac is edible as a spice, and its berries are delicious as a beverage. Look for it when you go foraging.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Crepe Myrtle Pruning Time: When To Prune Crepe Myrtle
After deciding to prune the crepe myrtle trees in their yard, the next question is normally "When to prune crepe myrtle trees?" The information in this article can help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Fragrant Sumac Care And Growing Tips
Low-growing fragrant sumac makes a lovely native addition to the home garden. Learn all about growing it here.
By Teo Spengler